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LALS Series: PNW Premiere of LA MONTAÑA, a documentary about decolonization and the Zapatista movement
The final event in the LALS Film Series will be the Pacific Northwest premiere screening of La Montaña, a new documentary from Mexico about the politics of decolonization, the history of the Zapatista movement, and their 2021 transatlantic journey from Chiapas to Spain.Professor Magalí Rabasa will introduce the film and facilitate a conversation afterwards.Snacks provided! Open to the public!Co-sponsored by LALS, IME, SOAN, and HISPANIC STUDIESMore info? Email mrabasa@lclark.edu
Polyglot Magazine: Call for Editorial Team
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, designer, or simply passionate about languages and culture, we welcome you to be part of Polyglot Magazine’s legacy.
Elliott Young Op/Ed: “New art exhibition raises questions about policing in Portland” in Portland Tribune
LC Professor of History Elliott Young has a new Op/Ed in The Portland Tribune entitled, “New art exhibition raises questions about policing in Portland.”
Elliott Young is professor of history at Lewis & Clark College and the author of “Forever Prisoners: How the United States Made the World’s Largest Immigrant Detention System.”
Celebrating Japanese culture: Japan Night 2023
Japan Night is a yearly event which takes place at Fields Dining Hall at the end of the Fall semester.
“Mujeres Amazónicas” Fight against Extractivism in Ecuador with Dr. Andrea Sempértegui
Join us for a talk by Dr. Andrea Sempértegui titled “Mujeres Amazónicas’ Fight against Extractivism in Ecuador.
Monday, November 20 in Smith Hall from 12:40pm to 1:40 pm
Professor Young’s New Course Offering: Migration and Asylum Lab
New course this Spring: Public History Lab: History 308
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:50pm-3:20pm
This version of the course will focus on writing research reports on country conditions in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Venezuela and Cuba that can be useful for asylum cases.
The research will be published on the website for Stanford’s Migration & Asylum Lab. It is recommended to have had either Historical Materials or a methodology class in other major.
Consent of instructor is required so reach out to Professor Elliott Young (eyoung@lclark.edu) if interested. The course topic will vary in the future depending on instructor, but this version of it will count for the Latin American and Latino Studies Minor, and as a History elective.
Upcoming: Empires of the Dead with Christopher Heaney
This event is sponsored by the History, Ethnic Studies, Hispanic Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies and Sociology/Anthropology Departments
Latin American and Latino Studies film series kicks off with “Machuca”
On October 6th, the Latin American and Latino Studies Department will be hosting its first Film Series event - a viewing of the film Machuca by Andrés Woods.
Elliott Young Op/Ed on Involuntary Incarceration in Washington Post
Elliott Young has a new Op/Ed in The Washington Post entitled, “Locking up the mentally ill has a long history: The prospect of removing people from communities to be put in institutions has been a project of social control.”
Elliott Young is professor of history at Lewis & Clark College and the author of “Forever Prisoners: How the United States Made the World’s Largest Immigrant Detention System.”
Professor’s Orchestral Suite Celebrates Indigenous Culture in Bolivia
Freddy Vilches, associate professor of Hispanic studies, composed a Latin American suite to help commemorate the 160th anniversary of Urubichá, Bolivia. In August, he traveled to the Bolivian town for a live performance, along with L&C orchestra director and Urubichá guest conductor Lance Inouye.
Professor Elliott Young compares Polk’s 19th century war against Mexico to Putin’s war against Ukraine in The Washington Post
Latin American History Professor Elliott Young recently authored a Washington Post OPED comparing Polk’s 19th century war against Mexico to Putin’s war against Ukraine. This insightful article composes a well rounded comparison of US land heist in Mexico and Putin’s recent invasion of Ukranian territory - showing more clearly than ever that history repeats itself. To read the article access this page.
Dr. Hugo Moreno wins medal for novel
Dr. Hugo Moreno received a silver medal in the 2021 International Latino Book Awards for his novel Where the North Ends. - EVENTS
Past Events
59th Annual International Fair
Enjoy delicious foods and fun-filled performances representing the traditions of various regions of the world.
Latin American and Latino Studies Spring Film Series #1: Amores Perros in Miller 102
Mexico’s 2001 Oscar nominee for best film depicts “three interlinked stories that span the social classes in Mexico City…with a nod to Pulp Fiction…It is the work of a born filmmaker” (Roger Ebert). Introduction by Associate Professor Freddy Vilches, of the Hispanic Studies Department.
Americas & the World: History Seminar Poster Session
Please join Prof. Elliott Young and his HIST 450 class for their Americas & the World thesis poster session.
When? Monday, December 11th from 4-5:30pm
Where? Watzek Library Atrium
Why? Because you’re a curious intellect and…there may be donut holes.
